Maureen Mahle and her husband, Steve Klocke both work for Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) – a firm that helps designers, developers, and owners improve their buildings. SWA, a large energy and sustainability consulting firm, has offices in CT, DC, MA and NY.

A group of 100 volunteer contractors from the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association of Northeast Ohio (PHCC) and the Greater Cleveland Air Conditioning Contractors Association (ACCA) will travel throughout Ohio's Cuyahoga County to provide free furnace tune-ups, water audits and plumbing repairs.

Homeowners benefit from a basic understanding of ductwork design. When you discuss the details of their HVAC system — answering questions and addressing concerns — it reflects your credibility and professionalism. 

The standard establishes minimum whole-building energy performance requirements (design, construction, and verification) for energy-efficient residential buildings.

Anyone interested in weighing in on revisions to ASHRAE standard 90.2, “Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings,” is invited to comment until June 18.